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Feeding Your Newborn Baby! How often And How Much?

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Newborn babies are meant to get hungry very often! They need to eat every 2-3 hours. In an average 8-12 time in a day. Babies who are exclusively on breastfeeding could eat every 1.5 hours, that make around 15 times a day. It’s a good idea to feed your baby on demand, both day and night!!

This will also help you to increase your breast milk supply. Breast milk is produced as per your baby’s demand, the more your baby demands, the more milk will be produced.

If you are formula feeding your baby, please follow recommended measurements by your paediatrician. Newborn Babies have very small stomach size,over feeding them could cause them spitting up more often and have reflux.

It’s hard to tell if your baby is getting enough milk if your baby is exclusively breastfeeding .

You know you are feeding your baby enough when you see

  • Good amount of wet diapers
  • Appropriate weight gain
  • Baby is active and happy

Make sure, while feeding,baby is latching properly and swallowing. If not, you can consult your paediatrician or a lactation consultant.

Disclaimer: This website provides medical information for use as information or for educational purposes. We do not warrant that information we provide will meet your medical requirements. It is up to you to contact a health professional if you are concerned about your or your child’s health.

Is my new baby eating enough? (WebMD Medical Reference)

UNICEF IYCF

Child Nutrition

Responsive feeding and it’s benefits

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Every parent want their baby to be happy and healthy, and the first thing comes to our mind is, Are we providing our baby enough nutrition!!!!

Every Mother complains and I quote “kya karu thik se khana hi nai khati!!” So often parents end up with force feeding and add up distractions like watching tv, which is not a healthy option!

Responsive feeding will help your baby for better growth and development.

What is Responsive Feeding?

It means communicating with your baby, Responding to their actions. Understanding when they are hungry and when they are full.

Basically you feed baby when he is giving you hunger cues and stop feeding when baby is giving you cues that he/she is full. Babies have their own way to communicate, try to understand them! Please don’t say, “just one last bite!” and end up feeding them more & more.

If you think your child is not eating enough and rejecting food, stop the feeding session right there and offer again after some time! This time try different food with different texture.

Remember it’s not just about what are you feeding your kid, it’s also about how and when are you feeding them! Make sure of the surroundings, be gentle and talk to them lovingly while offering them food.

Benefits Of Responsive Feeding

1. Helps to Build good relationship with your baby

2. Lower chances of getting over weight now and in future

3. Healthy habits

4. Makes meal time easy

5. Helps you to interact with baby even better

Responsive feeding helps you understand their needs. Let them tell you what they like, what they don’t!!! How much they would like to eat, and when to stop.

Lets Make Meal Time Fun And Allow Our Babies To Explore New Tastes. Keep in Mind,

“ Even Your Baby’s Choice Matters!”

Introducing solid foods ( UNICEF United Kingdom)

IYCF (UNICEF New York)

Is Your Baby Hungry or Full? Responsive Feeding Explained (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Child Nutrition, Pregnancy

Fruit Juice For Babies After 6 Months???

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Fruit juice is absolutely No-No for babies before 1 year of age! Having juice in diet is directly related to dental caries and obesity. It’s also not recommended because it makes them full and it doesn’t have enough nutritional value.Even if it’s 100% fruit juice, pediatrician ask parents to avoid it until 1 year. Even after one year they suggest to limit the amount of juice in diet. According to Top paediatricians in USA,

1yr to 3yrs – 4oz of juice in a day

4yrs to 6yrs – 4-6oz in a day

7yrs and older – 8oz In a day

Eating fruits is always better then having a glass of juice! Mostly Fruits have good amount of fibres in it which helps little ones for good digestion. Once you make a juice out of it, most of the fibre content is lost.

If not whole fruits, you can offer them fruit purées.

Weighing in on fruit juice (aap publication)

AAP Recommends No Fruit Juice for Children Under 1 Year (healthy children.org)

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This website provides medical information for use as information or for educational purposes. We do not warrant that information we provide will meet your medical requirements. It is up to you to contact a health professional if you are concerned about your or your child’s health.

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The 2-3-4 Sleep Schedule To Set Up A Routine From 6 Months To 18 Months

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Well, the struggle of calculating a sleep schedule for your little one is like solving a critical math problem! Lol

Having a routine is always good for babies and parents, but sleep timing messes up everything!!! One day they will wake up at 6am and other day you will find them sleeping through 9am! This makes it hard for parents to plan their day!

So, this 2-3-4 sleep schedule is worth a try!Basically it goes like,

• Your baby is awake for 2 hrs then takes a Nap

• After that nap baby is up for 3 hrs and have another Nap

• Then he/she stays up for 4 hrs and then goes to bed for the night

Gradually as their time staying up is Getting extended, it will help them to get a routine sleep pattern and also this would help them to sleep through the night.

Although every baby is different, for some babies it could be 1.5-2.5-3.5 time they can stay up! You have to figure out what works for you and your baby the best!

This works best after baby starts their solids from 6 months to 18 months!

All The Best Mommies!!!!

The 2-3-4 nap schedule that will get your baby to sleep (Today’s Parent) & WEE BEE Dreaming Pediatric Sleep Consulting
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Breastfeeding And Common Questions!

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All new mothers to be have thousands of questions about breastfeeding their baby! As this is a new experience for mother and the baby, it takes time to get comfortable! It is a natural process, all you have to do is give some time to the baby and yourself.

Is breastfeeding easy?

It’s a different experience for everyone! Some times it’s easy and some mothers finds it difficult. It could be difficult with first child and easy with another one. So, just say each mother can have different experiences each time!

Why nipple hurts while breastfeeding?

The most common reason is cause baby is not latching the nipple properly. Usually when you start feeding, you can feel a little pinch which lasts hardly for few seconds. But if pain or pinching is lasting through out feeding you must consider taking lactation consultation.

But even if it hurts, continue breastfeeding.

How many times should I breastfeed in a day?

Every baby is different, but babies are tend to get hungry more often cause they are growing rapidly. Feeding every 2-3 hrs is very essential for babies development, in an average 8-12 times In a day. If your baby is exclusively on breast milk they may need more feedings, around 15 times a day!

Washing nipples before every breastfeeding?

The skin around nipples actually produces good bacteria, which helps mother to prevent infections on breast. But if you are using products like nipple balm to soothe your nipples, it’s a good idea to clean it before breastfeeding.

What should I eat while breastfeeding?

Plan a 4-star diet recommended by UNICEF.

Staples: Grains such as wheat, rice and millets roots such as potatoes. 1 Star ⭐️

Legumes: such as lentils, peas, groundnut and seeds like sesame. 2 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️

Vit A rich fruits and vegetables: Such as mango, papaya, oranges, dark green veggies such as spinach, meethi. And other fruits such as banana, tomatoes, eggplant and cabbage.

3 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Animal source food: Dairy products, Meat, chicken, fish and eggs. 4 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

When should I start weaning?

As per Dr.Michele Griswold a lactation expert and a former president of International Lactation Consultant Association Some babies naturally start weaning after one year or so. Cause by 1 year of age they are already on their solids and so busy exploring the world, the become more focused on learning different things.

Mothers need Support to continue breastfeed, support from family, workplace, employers and entire community!

Breastfeeding is not just about food it’s a part of nurturing care package that helps children to grow throughout their entire life!

_ Dr.Michele Griswold

Mini Parenting Master Class (Dr.Michele Griswold)
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5 Best Gifts For New Parents Under $20 On Amazon

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5 best gifts for new parents under $20

The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Tub ($18.99)

Parents who receive this as a gift, will thank you for long time! Grow with baby design ensures that they will be able to use this tub from infant through toddler.

Safety 1st Deluxe 25-Piece Baby Healthcare and Grooming Kit ($19.99)

This all in one baby essential kit is great gift idea! Includes items which parents can take with them in a daiper bag or tote.

Safety 1st Easy Saver Diaper Pail ($19.99)

It is a convenient one step diaper disposal system and requires no twisting and turning – just drop the diaper in and go. Very useful gift for a brand new parents, I mean no one like their home to smell like poo!!

Huggies Simply Clean Unscented Baby Wipes, 11 Flip-Top Packs 704 Wipes Total ($13.98)

Well babies and kids out grows diapers but not messes! Dealing with that nasty blowouts!!!your gift comes to rescue. At home or on the go.

Upsimples Baby Swaddle Blanket Bamboo Muslin Swaddle Set of 4 ($18.69)

This is totally a multi-use gift for parents, can be used as a play mat, a changing mat, a burp cloth, a baby towel, a nursing cover, a picnic blanket!

Portable Diaper Changing Pad by Lil Fox ($19.99)

A practical gift! perfect for everyday use when you travel to playgrounds, stores or visiting friends and family.

Baby Handprint Footprint Keepsake Kit ($18.96)

A gift to create a memories that lasts a lifetime! This gift will sure leave an impression, perfect perfect!!

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Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

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